We all love working out — the sense of accomplishment, the feeling of burning up those calories, and the pride of busting through a good ol’ sweat session. But the side effects that can come from all that sweat
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Blue Zones – National Nutrition Month (March 2021 Focus on Food Article)
It’s National Nutrition Month! And… RDN (RD) Day was March 10th (just so you know for next year 😉). I want to talk about something really special. My graduate degree is from Loma Linda University. My first semester there
How to Motivate Yourself When Working Out from Home
We’ve all been homesick. But what about gymsick? Oh, it’s a thing. Gymsick is the feeling of missing that pumpin’ music that hits you when you step through the doors, missing all your favorite workout equipment in one place,
Healthy Weight Loss Strategies Beyond the Gym
As fitness experts (and purveyors of the finest onDemand workout program around, ahem ahem), you know we’re all-in on all-out exercise. The benefits of a hard-hitting fitness routine are many: higher energy levels, better sleep, some much-needed peace of
Anxiety and Food (February 2021 Focus on Food Article)
This topic is very near and dear to my heart. I have struggled with anxiety and depression throughout my entire life – as a child, teen, adult, first trimester of pregnancy to postpartum. It has shown up in varying
The Effect of Yoga on Your Mental Health
Breathe in…hold the pose…breathe out… Ahhhhhh, you can almost feel the dreamy duality of yoga class. On the one hand, you’ve got the intense and sweaty stretch session, muscles being taken right up to the edge; and on the
New Trainer Samantha Launches Pilates Reformer Class!
Here at Studio SWEAT onDemand, we’re beyond proud to work with our stellar team of trainers. These go-gettin’ guys and gals are the fuel to our fire, the pep in our step, and the steam engine to our freight train.
Why Kids Should Take Fitness Classes
Ok, so we all love getting our sweat on with action-packed, calorie-shredding fitness classes. We love the burn, the grind, the pushing-through-the-pain feeling we get when we’re done, and we love the results we can reach when we really
Benefits of a Core Workout
Now we shift our focus to the good ole’ breadbasket, the time-honored tummy, the absolute core of your fitness. In case it wasn’t clear by now (seriously?) we’re talking about the almighty midsection! At first glance, all those crunches,
Fad Diet Formula (January 2021 Focus on Food Article)
Hey Fit Fam, So it’s January. You know what this means. Diets, Detox, and resolutions! May I invite you to give this article a read, and then if you still decide to jump on the latest bandwagon then go for
Why Rest Days are So Important for Muscle Recovery
We know what it’s like: yesterday you pushed your legs and lungs to the limit with a sweat-soaked cycling class with the most fierce Spin instructor, Cat — and today you can barely pick up your legs to walk;
Why New Year’s Resolutions Aren’t the Answer to Staying Fit
Let me paint you a picture: it’s a cold afternoon in mid-February, you find yourself surrounded by candy bar wrappers and ice cream containers, those new fitness tools you bought are gathering dust, and you’re wondering where it all
What I Find Most Beneficial for Well-Being This Year (December 2020 Focus on Food Article)
This month I would like to close out the year by summing up what I find the most beneficial for your well- being at this time, that is both evidence based and from my experience on earth. Here goes! 1)
The Ultimate At-Home Fitness Test
Here’s a question for ya: when it comes to your fitness, how do you measure progress? Do you step on the scale every day (we hope not), take selfies regularly, or just go by how your clothes fit you?
Benefits of a Spin Sculpt Fusion Workout
At Studio SWEAT onDemand, we believe that Spin is always in! Not only do you get an incredible low-impact cardio workout that absolutely decimates calories, you also build lean muscles, improve joint and tendon health, and get the chance
Building the Perfect Home Gym #3: On a Budget
In our Building the Perfect Home Gym series, we’ve already talked about creating the sweetest sweat space for those living in small spaces, as well as those with an expansive garage and money to burn. But what about those
The Benefits of Pilates
When it comes to muscle building, there are basically two approaches – work the stuff you can see… or work the stuff you can’t. And although many of us are tempted to just focus on those glamorous, “this-way-to-the-gun-show” muscles,
Intuitive Eating for the Holidays
When the holidays roll around, most of us are usually filled with a mix of emotions. On the one hand, there’s the joy of being around our loved ones (safely, of course) as well as the anticipation for all
“Pre-Workout” Supplements – What’s it all About (November 2020 Focus on Food Article)
Have you ever heard of the saying “there are no free lunches”? I grew up with my father the anesthesiologist saying this over and over to me. Like if you take a medicine, it better be well worth it for
The Best “On Your Own” At-Home Workouts to Help You Stay Healthy and Fit
by Contributing Writer: Malika Jameel Keeping fit in the last couple of months has been a dilemma for most people as the gyms were shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But, again who says you need a gym to
